Non-Pharmacological Management of Occupational Stress in Health Professionals: Integrative Review

Objective: to explore non-pharmacological interventions for managing stress among health professionals, highlighting integrative and complementary practices. Method: This is an integrative review, operationalized according to the PRISMA protocol. The following databases were consulted: PUBMED, EMBASE, SCOPUS and LILACS, to search for original articles published in English, Portuguese or Spanish between January 2020 and July 2024. Results: The final sample consisted of 39 publications, of which 29% addressed mindfulness alone and 10% combined mindfulness with acupuncture, relaxation, yoga or music therapy; 15% addressed yoga practice alone, 8% aromatherapy and 8% implemented relaxation and/or conscious breathing techniques. Of the studies, 57.5% were clinical trials, 20% were quantitative exploratory studies and 10% were before-and-after experimental studies. Conclusion: ICPs contribute to non-pharmacological stress management and recovery, promoting well-being among health professionals, whose psychophysiological benefits appear to be positive and sustainable, promoting healthier and more sustainable work environments.